NSW and ACT fires - 9th January 2013

After a day of sweltering temperatures, firefighters in NSW and the ACT are still facing tough battles against approximately 30 uncontained fires still burning around the state. Areas of concern are Cooma, Deans Gap and Sussex Inlet, Lithgow, Yass and Mudgee. A total fire ban still exists statewide, and all national parks, state forests and reserves have been closed to the public. Selected images available from www.fairfaxsyndication.com. Follow us at http:\twitter.com/photosSMH.